Our regular Friday guest, former US Attorney Jim Santelle, has been holding community discussions about the risks to American democracy in an age where politicians are finding less resistance to abusing the powers given to them by voters. Also: Mark Jacob has a look at one troubling pick for the Trump Team: an IRS commissioner […]

Guests: Dan Schumacher, Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob

Dec 13, 2024

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With Congress unable to pass a fresh budget, a lack of funds is hurting centers around the country designed to give protection to children and women in abusive situations. One in Hayward is closing down, and a national report shows a tough time getting Congressman Tom Tiffany to commit to finding the funds to keep […]

Guest: Keya Vakil

Dec 13, 2024

45:07

There are now two candidates running for the post of state Superintendent of Public Instruction and neither of them are political conservatives. We’ll review the current field. And we’ll talk to Shawn Phetteplace from Main Street Alliance about small business priorities for the next session of the Legislature, especially the need to expand BadgerCare to […]

Guest: Shawn Phetteplace

Dec 12, 2024

45:08

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is betting that even with a much smaller majority he can run the same playbook of obstructing what Wisconsinites want from state government. Political strategist Joe Zepecki says that dog might not hunt anymore, since fairer maps mean there will be Republican lawmakers who actually have to show folks back home […]

Guest: Joe Zepecki

Dec 12, 2024

45:07